The accident happened at Wrigley Field before the first pitch of the game was thrown.

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CBS 2 reported that Maureen Oleskiewicz, 28, was with her brother when she began choking on the hot dog and collapsed. She was given CPR and taken to a hospital but did not survive.

Oleskiewicz taught 6th and 7th grade language arts for five years.

The Chicago Cubs issued a statement on the accident Wednesday: "The Chicago Cubs are saddened to hear news of the untimely death of Maureen Oleskiewicz. We express our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. We will continue to keep her family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."